Privacy Policy

When you use World's Best Stays, we may collect the following types of information:

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, search queries, and interactions with site features (collected via analytics tools)
• Account data — if you create an account, your name and email address
• Preference data — your wishlist, reading list, and saved preferences (stored locally or in your account)
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system (collected automatically)

We do not collect payment information. Booking transactions are handled entirely by our affiliate partners (Expedia, Booking.com, etc.) on their own platforms.

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve the site
• Personalise your experience (saved hotels, reading list)
• Analyse site performance and user behaviour
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember your preferences, and analyse usage. Essential cookies are required for the site to function. Analytics cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the site.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

We use the following third-party services that may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies:

• Analytics — to understand site usage
• Affiliate platforms — Expedia, Booking.com, and others (when you click booking links)
• Content delivery networks — for image and asset delivery

We retain usage data for up to 24 months. Account data is retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will note the date of the most recent update at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.